Howdunit : a masterclass in crime writing by members of the Detection Club
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London : Collins Crime Club, 2020.
ISBN
9780008380137, 0008380139
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xxi, 522 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Adult Nonfiction - Public Shelving
808.3872 HOW
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Published
London : Collins Crime Club, 2020.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780008380137, 0008380139

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Includes index.
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"Howdunit offers a fresh perspective on the craft of crime writing from leading exponents of the genre, past and present. The book offers invaluable advice to people interested in writing crime fiction, but it also provides a fascinating picture of the way that the best crime writers have honed their skills over the years. Its unique construction and content mean that it will appeal not only to would-be writers but also to a very wide readership of crime fans. The principal contributors are current members of the legendary Detection Club, including Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Peter James, Peter Robinson, Ann Cleeves, Andrew Taylor, Elly Griffiths, Sophie Hannah, Stella Duffy, Alexander McCall Smith, John Le Carré and many more. Interwoven with their contributions are shorter pieces by past Detection Club members ranging from G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr to Desmond Bagley and H.R.F. Keating." -- Amazon.com.
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"In celebration of the Detection Club's 90th birthday, ninety of its esteemed members share their experiences and advice about the art and craft of successful crime writing. From G. K. Chesterton's timeless exploration of the value of detective fiction to Len Deighton's insightful explanation of how differnt problems can be met with different solutions, Howdunit takes the reader on a guided journey through all aspects of crime writing and the painful pleasures of motivation, character, setting, dialogue perspective, humour and suspense. How do you decide on a murderer? What research should you do? When can you improvise? And what do editors actually want?" --,Dust jacket flap.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Edwards, M. (2020). Howdunit: a masterclass in crime writing by members of the Detection Club . Collins Crime Club.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Edwards, Martin, 1955-. 2020. Howdunit: A Masterclass in Crime Writing By Members of the Detection Club. Collins Crime Club.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Edwards, Martin, 1955-. Howdunit: A Masterclass in Crime Writing By Members of the Detection Club Collins Crime Club, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Edwards, Martin. Howdunit: A Masterclass in Crime Writing By Members of the Detection Club Collins Crime Club, 2020.

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